Pros:

Ansah is a well above-average pass rusher with a proven track record of getting after the quarterback.

At 6-foot-6 and 271 pounds, he’s also about as close as it comes to matching the immense size and power of Julius Peppers. Whether Peppers decides to stick around or not, Ansah would add another edge weapon for Carolina’s defensive line, which needs some fresh ammunition badly.

Cons:

Ansah will be 29 years old by the time next season starts, so it’s worth asking if he can continue to produce at his current level for much longer. With few exceptions, most NFL players start to decline at 30, even the most talented and athletic ones.

Career Stats:

Games

Tackles

Sacks

FF

PD

73

155

44

10

2

Probability:

Medium

Ansah is a quality defensive end who checks a lot of boxes for what Eric Washington and the Panthers like at the position. He’s not going to command DeMarcus Lawrence money but he will definitely generate some interest if he hits the market. Marty Hurney or whoever is running the show in March may get into a costly bidding war for his services.